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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are currently in a real estate dispute.  Lawyer fees are upwards of $400 an hour.  In a year, we have exceeded what our award would be with fees.  Please consider the reality of getting a lawyer to defend you as it will quickly eat into any monetary "win."  It isn't fair but is what it is.  
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Do mediators, mentioned in one of the posts above, find a rightful resolution or just split things half way?[/quote]

Depends on the mediator. Usually they try to get each side to see the weaknesses and risks in their case to convince both sides a compromise is better.[/quote]

Is going before a judge in small claims a better option than mediation then? Do judges require/expect mediation as a step before going to court? How prudent is self-representation in small claims court?[/quote]

Depending on the location, mediation may be mandatory. In our case (I am the PP above with the lawyer), our county required two mediation sessions with a retired judge before they would grant a trial date.   The mediator tried to find a solution and was honest to both parties about their chances of "winning".  You can decline any offer of a settlement. Again, I cannot stress this enough - you will probably pay more in fees (court, lawyer, depositions, etc.) than you will ever get back.  Even with mediation, you are paying your attorney to sit there, travel there, write up briefs for the mediator, paying the mediator (even if county appointed and mandatory), etc.  I would estimate that the mediation cost us around 10k.  The system is really broken and so expensive.  [/quote]

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